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Pilgrim flask

ca. 3rd century BCE–3rd century CE
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Pilgrim flask
  • Period: Parthian
  • Date: ca. 3rd century BCE–3rd century CE
  • Geography: Northwestern Anatolia
  • Culture: Parthian
  • Medium: Ceramic
  • Dimensions: 5.59 x 1.46 x 4.37 in. (14.2 x 3.71 x 11.1 cm)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1960
  • Object Number: 60.83.5
  • Curatorial Department: Ancient West Asian Art
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